Surgeons who specialize in diagnosing and treating urinary and genital related problems in kids are referred to as paediatric urologists. They are well trained and aware of the needs and emotions of a child. Paediatric urologists provide healthcare for both girls and boys of all ages. Special emphasis is given on the developmental problems that affect kidneys, bladder, and urethra.
Conditions that require seeing a Paediatric urologist:
- Kidney stones
- Bladder control issues
- Swollen testicles
- Hernias in the groin or scrotum
- Infection in urinary tract
- Undescended testicles
- Bedwetting at night time
Symptoms of Urinary tract infection (UTI):
Anyone can suffer from a urinary tract infection. Mostly, adults suffer from urinary tract infection but children also suffer from the same problem due to different health reasons. Children usually face pain while urinating after a few drops, this might be due to a variety of reasons. A lot of children also face problems with urine control due to which they often wet the bed. Some signs of UTI:
- Pain in the lower back and around the abdomen.
- Fever
- Burning sensation while urinating
- Foul smell in the urine
- Pain while urination
- Feeling of urinating without even passing urine.
- Weak urine system
- Intermittent urine stream
- Need to urinate more than usual.
Causes:
Urine usually does not have bacterial growth but in case of an infection bacterial growth is high. Bacteria grow around the skin, rectal area and in the stools in very large numbers. In severe cases, the growth of the bacterial grows up to the urinary bladder. Bacteria multiply until its get treated. The infection occurs mainly in kidney and bladder. Excessive bacterial growth causes swelling in the bladder which can infect kidneys, further causing various kidney diseases.
Diagnosis:
A paediatric urologist usually diagnoses the child by physical examination. They ask questions to know the severity of their condition. They also look for family history and the child’s past medical records for better understanding of the disease. Child specialists are specially trained to handle the children in every condition. They try to make the child calm for which they use a lot of tactics; they even play to calm in order to treat them.
- Ultrasound
- X-ray of the urinary tract
- CT scan of the urinary tract
Treatment:
- Paediatric Radiology: Paediatric radiology includes CT scan, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Cystogram, ultrasound, and urethrogram.
- Paediatric urodynamics: It is used to evaluate the contraction and pressure of bladder and sphincter muscles.
Why Eternal Hospital?
At Eternal Hospital, we have a highly qualified and dedicated team of Paediatrics and urologists who are always committed to providing the latest and most advanced medical care to all our patients. Being a trusted name in healthcare, we act compassionately while ensuring confidentiality to those who need it. We have set high standards in patient-centric premium care and outstanding patient safety, and exceptional maintenance in a timely manner. In addition, we adhere to the use of up-to-the-minute innovations to offer state-of-the-art treatments to our patients with unparalleled results.